San Diego College Tutor Transitioning back to college (list)

San Diego College Tutor Transitioning back to college (list) Tips from a San Diego College Tutor: Transitioning back to college (list) Tips from a San Diego College Tutor: Transitioning back to college (list) Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone was able to obtain financial aid, take classes full time and happily maintain a part-time job throughout college and still graduate in four years? This thought will make some people laugh, and others feel just plain angry. It’s getting harder to finish university studies by age 22 these days, but it’s also easier to go back to school after time away from campus. However, there are a few things returning students should consider before they make the leap back to college official. 1 Think about why you stopped attending It’s a good idea for students to think about why they stopped their studies in the first place. The most common issue is money, but there are several other reasons a student may have chosen to leave school. Think about what elements of the original issue are still in play. Is money still an issue? Is that personal or family emergency a thing of the past? Students who go back to school should be aware of what stopped them from graduating the first time around so they can avoid the same issues this time (READ: Going Back to College: A Mature Students Checklist). 2 Do you have support? Returning students may be 23, 33 or 43 meaning they might all be in different stages of life. Support can also mean different things to different people. Maybe the 43-year-old has tuition covered but they may need support from a spouse and children to understand that a lot of their free time will be spent studying. The 33-year-old may need to give up a full-time job (or find an alternative option), and the 23-year-old may struggle to make ends meet while paying hefty tuition fees. Students who have support, be it financial, emotional, or practical are more likely to be successful than students who attempt to undergo this transition completely alone. 3 Will your original degree support your career? Students are encouraged to assess their career goals at this point in their lives. If they originally studied Business Administration, and those last few credits are the only thing standing between them and a big promotion, then their original choice will probably serve them well. On the other hand, if they originally studied Anthropology, but they are now enjoying a successful career as a Real Estate Agent’s assistant, they may choose to pursue a Real Estate license over an Anthropology degree. People’s wants and needs change over time so it’s important to think about where a specific degree may lead you. 4 What educational format works best for you? Returning students may decide they can only go to school part-time or that an online format works best for them at this stage of life. Alternatively, other students will want to go back to the traditional on-campus learning experience. Prior to making another long-term commitment, it’s important for people to think about which educational format will suit their current lifestyle (READ: 5 Tips to Help You Be a Great Student Writer). 5 How many of your credits will transfer to a new university? Many students will not be able to go easily back to their original university, especially if they stopped attending classes several years ago. The best thing to do is obtain transcripts from the original university and meet with an academic counselor at potential new universities. An academic counselor will be able to tell students which credits will transfer and which courses need to be taken over again. A student may discover that one university may require two years worth of repeat courses to obtain a degree while another one may allow a student to graduate in under a year, which can make all the difference to a busy adult student. Falling behind in college is easy. Keep your grades up and on-top of your work with the help of a private San Diego college tutor. Call us today for more information. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write. San Diego Tutoring Service4660 La Jolla Village Dr. Suite 505 San Diego, CA 92122 United StatesPhone: 858-752-9822Email: info@tutornerds.com